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MI Emirates are set to take on Desert Vipers in Match 22 of the International League T20 (ILT20) 2025 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Currently, the Emirates are in third place on the points table with 3 wins and 4 losses. They enter this match on a down note, having suffered a narrow 2-wicket defeat to Gulf Giants in their previous outing. In contrast, Desert Vipers sit at the top of the table with an impressive record of 6 wins and 1 loss. They come into this game with strong momentum, having triumphed over Sharjah Warriorz by 8 wickets in their last match.
ILT20 2025, Match 22:
- Date and Time: January 27, 2:30 pm GMT/ 8:00 pm IST/ 6:30 pm local
- Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Zayed Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi generally offers favorable conditions for batsmen. While pacers usually receive some help in the initial overs, the surface becomes more conducive to batting as the match progresses. Spinners, however, are expected to play a key role, particularly in the second innings.
MIE vs DV Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Nicholas Pooran
- Batters: Kieron Pollard, Kusal Perera, Fakhar Zaman
- All-rounders: Daniel Lawrence, Sam Curran, Wanindu Hasaranga, Romario Shepherd
- Bowlers: Lockie Ferguson, Alzarri Joseph, Fazalhaq Farooqi
MIE vs DV Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Kieron Pollard (c), Lockie Ferguson (vc)
Choice 2: Nicholas Pooran (c), Wanindu Hasaranga (vc)
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MIE vs DV Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Tom Banton, Mohammad Amir, Ben Charlesworth, David Payne
MIE vs DV Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 27, 2:30 pm GMT):
Squads:
Desert Vipers: Fakhar Zaman, Alex Hales, Daniel Lawrence, Sam Curran, Azam Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Wanindu Hasaranga, Tanish Suri (wk), Ali Naseer, Lockie Ferguson (c), Nathan Sowter, Mohammad Amir, Dhruv Parashar, Khuzaima Tanveer, Kushal Malla, Michael Jones, David Payne, Adam Hose, Luke Wood
MI Emirates: Muhammad Waseem, Kusal Perera, Tom Banton, Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), Kieron Pollard, Dan Mousley, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Zahoor Khan, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Waqar Salamkheil, Alzarri Joseph, Aryan Lakra, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Thomas Draca, Nosthush Kenjige, Andre Fletcher, Fareed Ahmad Malik, AM Ghazanfar, Ben Charlesworth, Jordan Thompson
